Abordagem do idoso em programas de saúde da família

Abstract

This article discusses the role of the Brazilian National Policy for Senior Citizens' Health in the promotion of healthy aging, preservation and improvement of functional capacity in the elderly, disease prevention, recovery of those who fall ill, and rehabilitation of those with limited functional capacity, will the goal of ensuring that senior citizens can remain in their surroundings and independently exercise their functions in society. Care for the elderly should be based primarily on the family, with support from primary health care services, under the family health strategy, representing a link between the elderly and the health system. The article goes on to list some health problems among the elderly in which family health programs can have a major impact. The Family Health Strategy in Brazil is analyzed in relation to health care for the elderly, along with the responsibilities, skills, and attributions required by the health care team.

Violência contra idosos: uma questão nova?

“…Devido às características de suas atribuições, os agentes têm acesso e contato com os idosos dentro de seu ambiente familiar, o que possibilitaria a identificação da violência contra o idoso -ou de seu risco -e permitiria o acompanhamento da situação (Silvestre, 2003).…”

Indicadores da institucionalização de idosos: estudo de casos e controles

“…This subgroup comprised 4.8% of the total population in 1991, 5 The strengthening of the primary care system will play a key role in the early detection of vulnerable elderly adults. 10,17,20 Federal laws b,c focused on the rights of the elderly bring attention to the importance of maintaining family and community living to allow these adults to exercise their citizenship and to maintain their dignity and autonomy.…”

Atenção ao idoso na estratégia de Saúde da Família: atuação do enfermeiro

“…For the selection of the place where the data would be collected, the tary District I (SD I) was chosen, as it has the highest count of elderly people (6,731) over SD II (3,384) and SD III (5,221).…”

“…The increase of the elderly population, which has occurred quickly and progressively, demands the healthcare professionals -nurses in particular -to be qualified to meet the needs of this stage of life, thus improving the care provided (3) .…”